However, many children celebrate both the religious side of Christmas and the Father Christmas bit. And it is ok to do so with childminded children as it is part of diversity awareness that children should be familiar with the Christian story of Christmas.
In Britain, Christians celebrate Christmas on the 25th December which is close to the shortest day of the year. Many of the traditions of Christmas (bringing evergreen trees into the house and decorating the house with lights) stem from the fact that this is the coldest and darkest time of the year.
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Free printable Christmas cards with Christmas story
Download the free printable template to create these Christmas cards with a religious Christmas theme. Also included is a version of the Christmas story that is suitable for use with childminded children.
Christmas counting tree
Products that can help you to explore Christmas
Childminding Best Practice Club – themed packs
Diversity Awareness Pack